Warner Music CFO and COO Armin Zerza steps down for personal reasons; internal succession

Filed July 31, 2026 · Period ending July 31, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  CFO and COO Armin Zerza stepped down effective July 31, 2026 for personal reasons; will remain available through fiscal year-end for transition support.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Louis Dickler, SVP and Global Controller since 2011, appointed Acting CFO during search for permanent replacement; previously served as Acting CFO in 2021-2022.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Tom Corson, Warner Records Co-Chairman and COO since 2018, promoted to Chief Operating Officer of entire company, overseeing global marketing, merchandising, D2C, and supply chain.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →